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Axalta

Produces high-performance automotive and industrial coatings

Distribution Specialist - Mainstream / Economy Segment

Business Development & PartnershipsPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeCologne, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A commercial qualification and/or more than five years of sales experience in the refinish coatings or automotive sector.
  • Strong product knowledge of paint products.
  • Demonstrated sales and customer-service experience with a record of achieving targets.
  • Experience supporting distribution partners or key account customers.
  • Strong business acumen and extensive knowledge of financial relationships and metrics.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in German.
  • Strong spoken and written English skills.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
  • Strong work ethic and self-discipline.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50% of working time.

Responsibilities

  • Develop an understanding of distribution partners and market requirements, and implement appropriate measures to achieve sales targets while considering all relevant conditions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned distribution partners in the German sales territory.
  • Develop and implement an effective sales plan that accounts for overarching targets, profitability, and growth requirements.
  • Coordinate the sales plan and its implementation with the broader sales team.
  • Identify additional opportunities to expand Axalta’s distribution network through new distribution partners.
  • Coordinate implementation of requirements with other sales units, technical departments, logistics, product management, and sales support.
  • Monitor the current and potential future business environment and industry trends.
  • Communicate the key features and benefits of Axalta products and services.
  • Identify innovative opportunities and address challenges that contribute to market success.
  • Maintain regular communication with distribution partners to achieve desired results.

About the Company

Axalta

Produces high-performance automotive and industrial coatings

Axalta Coating Systems makes and sells high-performance liquid and powder coatings for automotive OEMs, refinish, electric motors, building facades, and other industrial uses. The coatings form protective films on surfaces to resist corrosion, add color and finish, and withstand different environments, applied through processes for automotive production lines and industrial applications. It differentiates itself with deep expertise in corrosion resistance and durability across both vehicle and industrial segments, supported by a global distribution network. The goal is to provide durable, colorful coatings that protect and enhance a wide range of substrates, helping customers improve longevity and performance in automotive, industrial, and architectural markets.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Founded
2013

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